Psychologist - Hamilton / Thames
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About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
This is a full-time fixed-term role to cover parental leave, based in our Hamilton office. Working from the Thames office is also an option.
As Te Kahu Tōī IWS Psychologist you will work as part of a team to understand the needs of the young person and family, and implement evidence-based interventions in your areas of expertise. More specifically, you will work with a Facilitator from an ecological perspective to;
Identify patterns or contributing factors that may be influencing learning, wellbeing and behaviour.
Contribute to strength based collaborative team processes to meet the young person's underlying needs.
Provide ongoing, individualized and dynamic psychological assessment and intervention.
Support all those around the child to use evidence informed practice.
Monitor implementation effectiveness by supporting data collection and informed decision making.
Salary range: $85,416.00 - $126,000.00 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.
About you | Mōhou ake
To be successful you will need:
To be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and hold a current practicing certificate.
A strong grounding in assessment and formulation.
The ability to contribute your specialist skills within multi-agency, trans-disciplinary settings where the child/youth are at the centre of everything you do.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be able to work effectively with children, young people and their families, teachers and other professionals across a diverse range of settings.
The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tirirti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.
A full drivers licence.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
Te Kahu Tōī, The Intensive Wraparound Service is a service that provides comprehensive, evidence based interventions to support children/young people with challenging behaviour, socio-emotional difficulties and complex learning needs across a range of contexts. The team works collaboratively with children/young people, parents/caregivers and family/whānau, schools, agencies and local communities to develop and implement comprehensive ecological wraparound plans.
The priority for these plans is for the child/youth to achieve success at home, school and in their local community.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
For further information and a confidential conversation, please contact Wendy O’Connor, Service Manager/Psychologist for Te Kahu Tōī: Intensive Wraparound Service Manager at 07 8373113 or wendy.oconnor@education.govt.nz.
Applications close Midnight – Sunday 08 June 2025.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
